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Ecuadorian rights defenders

Women leaders engaged in dangerous efforts to protect rights and the environment in Ecuador will visit Canada next week to speak out against trade talks aimed at expanding and attracting Canadian investment in resource extraction projects in ecologically vulnerable regions.
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Zim set to start trading under AfCFTA

THE Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat has approved Zimbabwe’s provisional schedules of tariff concession, paving way for the country to start trading

Iran-EAEU FTA has to be finalized by January: TPOI official

The free trade agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states is expected to be finalized by January 2025. Both sides believe their economies are complementary and aim to increase trade. Iran hopes to increase its exports to EAEU members, while also investing in transportation infrastructure to enhance trade relations.

India, Australia speed up FTA negotiations

India and Australia are racing to finalize a comprehensive trade deal before Australia’s upcoming elections. Negotiators are working to address remaining differences and secure the agreement within the next two months. Meanwhile, India is also seeking to address tariff imbalances in its trade agreement with ASEAN, aiming for a more balanced free trade arrangement.

Govt takes first step to join China-led trade bloc

Bangladesh has initiated the process to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). This move is primarily driven by the need to secure preferential trade benefits after graduating from the least developed countries (LDCs) status in 2026.
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